Suet is raw beef fat from around the kidneys and loins, and one of the best foods to attract nuthatches, woodpeckers, wrens, titmice, creepers, chickadees, warblers, and even bluebirds. If the temperature outside is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and warmer, beef fat can turn rancid and melt. There are many commercial prepared suet cakes that can be purchased that do not melt.

How to Render Suet:
You can cut excess fat off beef cuts and store in the freezer until enough fat is achieved or you can purchase beef fat from the grocery store or your nearby butcher. Grind the beef fat with a meat grinder or finely chop the fat. Heat the fat over a low to medium flame or microwave until it’s liquefied. Let cool to harden. Repeat steps 2-3. If the fat is not rendered twice, the suet will not cake properly. Let cool to harden and store in a covered container in the freezer. Household Items that can be used to pour suet in:

Suet Recipe # 6
1 Cup Suet
1 Cup Peanut Butter
3 Cups Cornmeal
1/2 Cup White FlourPreparation: Melt suet in a saucepan over low heat. Add peanut butter, stirring until well blended. Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Allow the suet to cool until slightly thickened. Stir suet into the bowl of mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour or pack into molds, feeders, or any household item. Refrigerate until hardened or freeze.

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